Lush is a globally renowned brand with a loyal fan base. The business, which was founded in 1995 in the United Kingdom, has more than 900 outlets globally. Considering the brand’s exponential growth, it must be doing something right. Let’s examine the brand’s policies to determine the situation. “Fresh Handmade Cosmetics” is Lush’s motto, which appears on its logo and promotional materials. Even though it doesn’t say that the brand is natural for sure, it’s…
Tom Szaky created the company Terracycle in 2001 to fix the faulty recycling system. Municipal recycling systems take certain items but are not able to handle sophisticated items like toothpaste tubes and makeup packages. Without an added incentive, recycling many of these items is not financially worthwhile. Consequently, TerraCycle collaborates with dozens of businesses. Through these relationships, it produces millions of dollars to sponsor recycling initiatives for the products and packaging of these companies. However,…
Everyone adores Tesla, correct? The story of a modest firm formed in 2003 by a handful of engineers with the goal of making transportation sustainable has rocked the entire automobile industry and made it worth over $440 billion—more than any other car manufacturer. How could one not adore Tesla? Elon Musk, Tesla’s (in)famous CEO, enjoys “selling” Tesla’s image on Twitter and podcasts. But there are some things that the electric vehicle (EV) industry leader would…
McDonald’s buys about 1.9 billion pounds of beef every year, which it turns into patties for millions of Quarter Pounders, Happy Meals, Triple Cheeseburgers, Big Macs, and other popular beefy sandwiches sold around the world. Some estimates say that the huge amount of meat means that McDonald’s and its suppliers have to kill more than seven million cattle. However, this comes at a high cost to the environment: the 53 million metric tons of greenhouse…
Garnier is one of the oldest consumer product firms in the world. The brand, which is owned by industrial giant L’Oréal and was established more than a century ago, has developed to include a vast array of items that are available globally. Let’s take a closer look at the brand’s sustainable practices in order to evaluate them. Vegan Or Not? Garnier is not a vegan company because many of its products contain animal-derived substances, such…
According to the IPCC, carbon offsetting is any action that reduces emissions elsewhere to compensate for CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions (measured in CO2-equivalent). These emission reductions are accomplished through a variety of projects, including reforestation, blue carbon with mangroves, energy switching from thermal to geothermal heating, and so on. They reduce CO2e emissions by avoiding or sequestering carbon dioxide, so compensating for remaining carbon releases elsewhere. How Could They Be Greenwashing? In this…
The British firm Smol was founded in 2018 by Nick and Paula, two former Unilever workers. With a net value of £4.6 million in 2020, Smol is classified as a small business. The owners intended to sell directly to customers in order to reduce the price of washing goods. Smol asserts that its products contain fewer chemicals than popular brands. They do not utilize ambiguous terms such as “free of nasties” or claim to be…
Tencel is the trademarked brand name for clothing manufactured from lyocell and modal fibers. Tencel is comparable to lyocell and modal in the same way that tissues are called Kleenex and plastic bags that zip are called Ziplocks. Lyocell and modal fibers are renowned for their softness and eco-friendliness. These hopeful claims have recently made Tencel the topic of conversation among textile manufacturers, fashion experts, and retailers. In a blind test, a panel found that…
Mrs. Meyers is a line of cleaning products, including home cleansers, hand soap, dish soap, air fresheners, laundry detergent, and body washing products, according to the brand’s official website. The company boasts in the “About Us” section of its website that it uses “plant-derived compounds” and “essential oils” to “get the job done fully” and “bring the beauty of the garden indoors.” According to the website, Mrs. Meyers’ products are free of phosphates, ammonia, formaldehyde,…
H&M has spent millions in an effort to become more sustainable, collaborating with influencers and celebrities on eco-conscious initiatives; however, do they employ ethical business practices, and are they truly sustainable? The Swedish company was one of the first to place a high priority on sustainability. It has operations in 74 countries and more than 5,000 stores worldwide. However, with thousands of new items being added to their website each week, it’s important to examine…